AS YOU SOW…
In many places, the soil has been used and re-used, so that for you to reap the rewards of home-grown plants, vegetables and [...]
FROM YOUR OWN GARDEN
The coin word these days is Healthy Foods. We are aware of all the poisons (from fertilizers and pesticides being used commercially), and [...]
LOTUS in the YARD
One day, I had a brainstorm... I thought it would be really nice to see Lotus coming up in the YARD, at places [...]
The garden in May-
Buy seeds and/or transplants. Local sources (farmers' markets, small nurseries, regional seed companies) are likely to offer plants well-adapted to your climate. Yay! [...]
THE APRIL GARDENER by Carolyn Weise
We’ve all heard “April Showers bring May Flowers”. But by April we are looking at the early blooming bulbs welcoming us in the [...]
MARCH ALREADY
What do I do now? March is the time to focus on cleaning the leaves from the garden and adding compost. Compost will [...]
Planting in Cold Areas in January
January in a cold climate means your soil is frozen solid and covered in ice and snow. But you can create your own [...]
Mulching in December
Why you should still mulch in December Protects from freeze-thaw cycles: Mulch moderates soil temperature, preventing the expansion and contraction of the soil [...]
How about Composting?
Garden Composting offers numerous benefits, primarily by enriching the soil and promoting healthier plant growth. Compost, which is decomposed organic matter, improves soil [...]
October Garden Cleanup
Clear Debris: Remove dead or diseased plants and fallen leaves from your garden beds to prevent diseases from overwintering. Healthy debris will go [...]